^^ Substantially complete 2012, totally complete 2013-2015. :)

Imre, I have a question for you, do you know how much cooler the air temperature is on the coast than inland in mid summer?

Most temperatures are quoted at airports so I wondered if you noticed if it was cooler by the sea when you are fishing.

yes, last time when I was in the International City , there was 35 C , after 40-50 min in Dubai Marina 31 C .

8th of May at the Airport 38 C , Marina 33 C almost the same time...I just saw my car outside temp.

I think on the coast always cooler minimum 3-5 C than inland.

maybe in the middle of the desert (e.g. Arabian Ranches) more than inland:)

^^ Substantially complete 2012, totally complete 2013-2015. :)

Imre, I have a question for you, do you know how much cooler the air temperature is on the coast than inland in mid summer?

Most temperatures are quoted at airports so I wondered if you noticed if it was cooler by the sea when you are fishing.

Oh yeah, much much cooler. I was in the beach the other day and in the early evening it was such a cool breezze, almost to put the shirt on, then we got out in the street and we started sweatting.

^^ Thanks for the feedback guys.

I read an article in an old edition of construction week and it said the entire marina was to take 20 years to complete.. considering the fact that it started out in 96/97 (was it?), I'd say 2015-2017 would be a good estimate for the marina to finish completely.

I read an article in an old edition of construction week and it said the entire marina was to take 20 years to complete.. considering the fact that it started out in 96/97 (was it?), I'd say 2015-2017 would be a good estimate for the marina to finish completely.

^^ Interesting, thanks for sharing.

15/May/2007

Dubai Marina

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/9986/imresolt15gv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/315/imresolt16ms5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/4258/imresolt20zk1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/139/imresolt21rs1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I read an article in an old edition of construction week and it said the entire marina was to take 20 years to complete.. considering the fact that it started out in 96/97 (was it?), I'd say 2015-2017 would be a good estimate for the marina to finish completely.

So only 50% done so far then !

The arse end doesn't even look like Dubai Marina! It looks more like an industrial zone.

wow, never thought they've started with that project in 1996/97

The arse end doesn't even look like Dubai Marina! It looks more like an industrial zone.

your right.
will those industry stay or will it be moved to an other location where it fits better?

^^ it will stay and so will the power lines

I don't think I would choose to live there. Are prices much cheaper at this far end?

^^ yes i would estimated 15-20% of course also depending on view and project.

i think 2015 to be completely done is about right imo.

The arse end is, not taking the health factor into account, not so bad, especially once it will be completed of course.

It will have the somewhat same feeling as the middle part with all the lowrises, but without the JBR wall directly in front.
Btw Samir it is still not definite the powerlines will stay forever :D

wow, never thought they've started with that project in 1996/97

they started digging the canal back then, using the material to build the marina podium (marina is elevated).

In relation to the tanks at the side of the Dubai Marina we have been told that it is a power station and it is suppose to be moved in a couple of years and a canal is to be built and another a marina formed! Is this not a good investment area?

is that true or is merv the developer of one of these? :D

^^ :rofl:

they are talking about the arabian canal.. if anything, only some small less important part of the station will be moved or redesigned...

http://i18.tinypic.com/4zan62p.jpg
^^ Dubaiflo is this the arabian canal all the way to the right? It doesnt look like it passes through the power facility anymore?

interesting.. never noticed that till now ^^

^^ nor did i...

but that other masterplan on imre's pictures still suggest so..

anyway i doubt there is a proper plan for this right now..

I think having an appt in the arse end of the marina is ok as long as its facing the marina and not the powerhouse

18/May/2007

Marina -Interchange 5.5

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/8714/imresolt001yr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/8414/imresolt002zx7.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt002zx7.jpg)

Marina , opposite JLT metro station

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/2236/imresolt006tu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/9393/imresolt007mf3.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt007mf3.jpg)http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9624/imresolt008li6.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt008li6.jpg)

Marina , front of MAG 218

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1426/imresolt106cq8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8905/imresolt107ft4.th.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt107ft4.jpg)http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3210/imresolt108xi8.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt108xi8.jpg)http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/438/imresolt109xt9.th.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt109xt9.jpg)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4643/imresolt111ur1.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt111ur1.jpg)http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/6815/imresolt114fj1.th.jpg (http://img508.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt114fj1.jpg)http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/6105/imresolt115xb6.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt115xb6.jpg)

near 23 Marina and Media One

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/1546/imresolt116sl5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/3698/imresolt121cm9.th.jpg (http://img521.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt121cm9.jpg)http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5157/imresolt129bb3.th.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt129bb3.jpg)http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5664/imresolt132ho2.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt132ho2.jpg)

18/May/2007

Dubai Marina

new bridge next to Grosvenor House

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/2471/imresolt224ts0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6056/imresolt221ix6.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt221ix6.jpg)http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/476/imresolt222bp8.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt222bp8.jpg)http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/9765/imresolt223nu6.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt223nu6.jpg)http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/5130/imresolt225on6.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt225on6.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6479/imresolt226uy1.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt226uy1.jpg)
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/3971/imresolt227ch0.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt227ch0.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/1806/imresolt228ex9.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt228ex9.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7873/imresolt234hh0.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt234hh0.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9734/imresolt235ps8.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt235ps8.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6088/imresolt236hk8.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt236hk8.jpg)

new marina bridge

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7150/imresolt239np9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/3498/imresolt240yp5.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt240yp5.jpg)http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5403/imresolt241ji0.th.jpg (http://img149.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt241ji0.jpg)http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/7750/imresolt266au7.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt266au7.jpg)

under the bridge, next to Marina View Towers:)


http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/9603/imresolt274th2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

18/May/2007

Dubai Marina -SZR landscaping project

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/7862/imresolt009jy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/3157/imresolt010lm4.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt010lm4.jpg)http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7258/imresolt024tp4.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt024tp4.jpg)http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/1618/imresolt025km2.th.jpg (http://img515.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt025km2.jpg)http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4715/imresolt026du6.th.jpg (http://img526.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt026du6.jpg)

and Dubai Marina rubbishing project

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4098/imresolt255zr8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/2888/imresolt254vn4.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt254vn4.jpg)http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7062/imresolt256cw5.th.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt256cw5.jpg)http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8397/imresolt257sy5.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt257sy5.jpg)http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/3983/imresolt258bs3.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt258bs3.jpg)http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/5646/imresolt260vo8.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt260vo8.jpg)http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6002/imresolt261oh7.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt261oh7.jpg)
http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/3896/imresolt262nq2.th.jpg (http://img238.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt262nq2.jpg)http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/20/imresolt263hr8.th.jpg (http://img503.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt263hr8.jpg)

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1640/imresolt259mk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

18/May/2007

Dubai MArina

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9568/imresolt201wv3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

18/May/2007




http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1640/imresolt259mk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

how can they let all that rubbish be around? it is clear that the marina is under construction, but it is not an excuse to abuse the environment in such reckless way.

http://i15.tinypic.com/4y7bdrb.jpg

good job, thanks:)

Dubai Marina



Hi Imre

Good picture in the 7day mag of the rubbish in the marina keep it up that should stop people dumping their rubbish in the Marina. :cheers:


Posted by Imre Solt, Your 7DAYS Journalist
Posted on May 20, 2007

^^

Where did you find this?
I have today 7days , but I havent seen that...

I have sent 5 pics to 7Days and Gulfnews as well

^^

Where did you find this?
I have today 7days , but I havent seen that...

I have sent 5 pics to 7Days and Gulfnews as well



Hi Imre

http://www.7days.ae/showstory.php?id=50917

Look for the heading your pictures and you will see your name and picture
:cheers:

way to go :)








^^

Where did you find this?
I have today 7days , but I havent seen that...

I have sent 5 pics to 7Days and Gulfnews as well

thanks , it doesnt work for me , I try later:)

Yeah, I saw it, too, Imre! great!

here imre...

http://www.7days.ae/cj2_photo.php?id=92

Very good Imre! I like clean Marina. :angel:

22/May/2007

Dubai Marina

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/1496/imresolt12nj9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/1163/imresolt13yn2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img457.imageshack.us/img457/4139/imresolt22so1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img57.imageshack.us/img57/9963/imresolt25me8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

22/May/2007

Dubai Marina -JLT Interchange 5.5

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9196/imresolt27kh7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3824/imresolt28ks2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and Interchange 5 landscaping

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6286/imresolt34zc7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6445/imresolt36gm6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

that's some crappy weather..

http://i10.tinypic.com/53pd5hl.jpg

http://i17.tinypic.com/5zf1klj.jpg

http://i11.tinypic.com/68mpm4h.jpg:lol:

^^ More like Naz's version :lol:

Oops Apologies to `Flo :lol:

Does anyone know of a 1 or 2 bed apartment for sale at MHT or somewhere in that area.My buget is a bit tight so keep is as lowin cost as pos please.

Completed or as good as within the next few 6 months.Thanks.
kp

Michelle has some apartments in MHT for sale.

michelle...@gmail.com
050 3447624

does anyone has pictures of the base of the al seef tower? imre... maybe you can support me again? im making a model from it and i don't know how the base looks like. also... is the base flat on 2 or 3 sides?
http://i19.tinypic.com/5zpc408.jpg

23/May/2007

new Dubai Marina bridge from Time Place

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/3058/imresolt039be0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2606/imresolt079wv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/5589/imresolt080lq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

23/May/2007

5th interchange landscaping from Time Place

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/4867/imresolt090vw4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

23/May/2007

Dubai Marina from Time Place

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/2086/imresolt044px1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/6057/imresolt059rp5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9701/imresolt074fz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9969/imresolt103xo5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Can any one tell me what they have done about apartment insurance and does it differ if you are renting out the apartment. I have to confess its just occurred to me I haven't yet done anything about insurance and yet I am renting out my apartment on a 12 month contract.

http://i10.tinypic.com/53pd5hl.jpg


Hi Scoot68!

Can you post some new pics of the 5th interchange?

Yesterday opened a new section , almost done!

Thanks:)

24/May/2007

JBR and Dubai MArina from Almas Tower

http://i19.tinypic.com/66t273r.jpg

http://i10.tinypic.com/4zu3uy9.jpg

^^ Wow Almas has wicked views, by far the best views I've seen...in an out of body kinda way. Must look amazing at night.

24/May/2007

Dubai Marina from Almas Tower

http://i7.tinypic.com/6aj8708.jpg

http://i13.tinypic.com/663z6sj.jpg

http://i12.tinypic.com/66y9mwn.jpg

http://i14.tinypic.com/6g0i0zl.jpg

http://i16.tinypic.com/53uh461.jpg

Crap joins but ya get the jist of it :)

http://i11.tinypic.com/6c46f7p.jpg

thanks:)

today opened the last section, ist done:) just a small road works left near Emaar phase 1.

I used today all direction , very very good:)

http://i12.tinypic.com/52z52du.jpg


Is open now I just used it coming back from the beach

Yes is nice drive

pano of Imre's images

http://i14.tinypic.com/6253wq8.jpg

SSC banner size:

http://i9.tinypic.com/68itz5d.jpg

Imagine the same view from the top floor when it's done...another 25 or 26 floors up?:nuts:

24/May/2007

Dubai Marina , JLT and Burj Al Arab from Almas Tower

http://i11.tinypic.com/5x57llz.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/4kckhlw.jpg

You picked a great day for it Imre :okay:

Visibility great (CAVOK) I can even make out the World development.

http://i11.tinypic.com/68mpm4h.jpg

might shots from mighty al mas.

interchange looks very good.

Fantastic shots from up there Imre, you get to "climb" all these towers in the moment.

another pic in the 7Days:)

View of Dubai Marina and Jumeira Lakes Towers


http://www.7days.ae/cj2_photo.php?id=114

http://www.7days.ae/cj2.html

http://i12.tinypic.com/52z52du.jpg


Is open now I just used it coming back from the beach

What's that in the center of the pic. Are they digging a tunnel of some sort?

Just a water reservoir

found this blog.

http://marinacomm.blogspot.com/

very good imo

^^
Nice , But a bit out of date > Updated 30-Dec-2006 :nocrook:

new project:

KPM Tower

location: near Sky View and TGR

http://i8.tinypic.com/6cgtrvo.jpg

Looking quite nice. Is it really the last project???

^^ Yeah I just read that too...how can they say that? Maybe it's 'their' last project in Marina.

Strange ad indeed. Maybe they mean the last remaining un-sold plot in the Marina. :weird:

I have just heard Marina Pinnacle has been put back 18 months. Has anyone got any news on this development and what is happening.

I have just heard Marina Pinnacle has been put back 18 months. Has anyone got any news on this development and what is happening.


This is the thread for Marina Pinacle: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=126078

As for the 18 months delay, it depends from what "promissed" delivery date.

It has now been put back to December 2009

Looking quite nice. Is it really the last project???

not the last (one of the last one) , this is just a marketing , I think.

I know minimum 5-6 free plots there...

DubaiMarina II anyone?

http://i8.tinypic.com/4l5docn.jpg

yes no, maybe so?

If they bring the arabian canal through here as originaly planned, then they will have to do something with it.

On a side note, I sat on the rip rap rock on the entrance to the marina one evening and it was very silent and peaceful. I only noticed a tannoy announcement which made me realise, this is quiet. I would rather be next to this than the 10 lane SZR.

http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/3604/imgp0528az5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

new waterfront renders suggest arabian canal wont pass through this region

^^ I have seen the render, but nothing certain yet! There is a corridor of land between JI and the Gardens for the Canal. With all the changes to Palm JA and Palm D I don't think anyone knows whats going on right now.

wow me quedo con la boca abierta cosa de no creer amo dubai y daria lo que sea por poder ir.
DÓNDE ESTÁ LA GENTE LATINA?

^^ Babel fish translation;

wow I remain with the open mouth thing of not believing master dubai and daria which is by being able to go. WHERE SHE IS LATIN PEOPLE?

:lol:

DubaiMarina II anyone?

http://i8.tinypic.com/4l5docn.jpg



Hope it :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Maybe with the new tallest block. 10 800+ towers :nuts: :nuts:

02/Jun/2007

5th interchange:)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/1489/imresolt336ag0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

02/Jun/2007

Dubai Marina mixed pics

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/226/imresolt005le1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/3836/imresolt006dz0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4849/imresolt037vs6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/8444/imresolt080la1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/4751/imresolt097cy8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/4945/imresolt103jl4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

02/Jun/2007

Workers in Dubai Marina

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/3852/imresolt038xi3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/199/imresolt039mx5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

AH HAA!!!!

Micheal Jackson got ya!

http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/199/imresolt039mx5.jpg

has any person heard or seen signs of construction boards for eden blue tower on the arse end of the marina? Construction is due to start in June :bash: . Any phots of a mere sign of construction would be helpful to my sleep pattern.:)

Great pictures Imre - strange to see the place so deserted though - must be very hot now (44 deg c?).
Still that guy working on the railings knows how to keep cool - just put a huge banana across your head! :banana:
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6196/imresolt038xi3mo4.th.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=imresolt038xi3mo4.jpg)

Pictures from B McMorrow 28/05/2007

http://i.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/79771911.sfeDsxFq.DXBMay07207.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/79771910.foLhpLwV.DXBMay07206.jpg

Excellent photography as usual from BM

The Point seems to have dissapered, anyone got anything up to date?

^^ Disappeared!
When?
How?
Why?
Who upset the Point:bash:

http://i13.tinypic.com/52c4om0.jpg

Pictures from B McMorrow 28/05/2007

http://i.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/79771911.sfeDsxFq.DXBMay07207.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/79771910.foLhpLwV.DXBMay07206.jpg


Here's the link:

http://www.pbase.com/bmcmorrow/dxbdubaimarina&page=20

07/June/2007

Marina Diamond 6 , 5 , 3 and the new bridge from Goldcrest

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/8707/imresolt089iw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

07/June/2007

Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah from Goldcrest Views

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/1399/imresolt041fr7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4784/imresolt044dh3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/2621/imresolt066pp4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/2215/imresolt067ha9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Nuttin wrong with that view :) Is that from the roof/pool Imre?

yes , from the roof :)

great pics,
btw why the water in the marina is so green compared to the one in the sea?

^^ because it's not free flowing yet, a lot of construction waste is being dumped into marina waters and a lot of construction is going on IN the marina waters (bridges, marina mall, marina quays etc.)

^^ It will always be greener though. Look at the water in Madinat Jumeirah, same thing.

http://i19.tinypic.com/4r8f47a.jpg

^^ not seen those before :banana:

http://i9.tinypic.com/52zrn0x.jpg

http://i19.tinypic.com/4qomu5x.jpg

In the first pic, are those the distant Hata mountains? If so, just imagine, once Dubai Land is built up one will be able to zoom in and get photos of Dubai's skyline with a dramatic mountain backdrop. That would make an amazing publicity shot:

View sea and mountains from your Dubai Marina flat.

Trouble is we need a cyclone to clear the skies in order to do it:lol:

^^ Very true indeed.

haha those roads are Craaaazy!

The sky is as clear as Paris Hilton's guilt today.

Beaut day

http://i19.tinypic.com/4qo0k5y.jpg

http://i9.tinypic.com/4xzazhd.jpg

wats that incomplete tower in the foreground! its very nice!

wats that incomplete tower in the background! its very nice!

wats that incomplete tower in the foreground! its very nice!

That's Media One. Thread is in Dubai Media Cities section.

is the whole Dubai Marina a property of Emaar, or just those 4 towers?

not all

these are Emaar projects:

Phase 1 , 6 towers
Marina Promenade , 6 towers
Park Island , 4 towers
Marina Quays
Marina Mall
Al Majara
etc...

beautiful clear shots :)

^^ It will always be greener though. Look at the water in Madinat Jumeirah, same thing.

that is probably due to the ground, which is some sort of concrete?

^^ It will always be greener though. Look at the water in Madinat Jumeirah, same thing.


The waters in Madinat Jumeirah are not as free flowing and dont have wide canal openings like Marina.. there lies the difference ;)

So no, Marina waters will be much cleaner than now and more on the bluer side than green :)

Dubai Marina in December 2002 from the 7-th floor of Oasis Beach hotel:
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The waters in Madinat Jumeirah are not as free flowing and dont have wide canal openings like Marina.. there lies the difference ;)

So no, Marina waters will be much cleaner than now and more on the bluer side than green :)

Much cleaner YES, more on the bluer side NO, since the sea water here is greenesh to begin with.

Dubai Marina in December 2002 from the 7-th floor of Oasis Beach hotel:



I've seen it with my own eyes, since when they had dug less then 1/4 of the Marina canal, and still such pictures look surreal and unbelievable.

Much cleaner YES, more on the bluer side NO, since the sea water here is greenesh to begin with.

Again it's greener becoz of various factors... Jebel Ali factories.. Palm Island scrap.. Marina scrap.. boats etc. We will see once everything is settled down and Sheikh Mo is done playing God with Dubai's waters.

^^ Well let's hope that's the case. I also prefer blue over greenesh.

What were the original prices of those 5 towers in dubai marina for a 1 or 2 bed flat back in 2002. People who invested in those must have had a crystal ball

^^ Well let's hope that's the case. I also prefer blue over greenesh.

:cheers: :cheers1: :cheers2: :yes: :okay:

If you only knew the smile I have on my face Altin :lol:

i bought a 2 bed there, for 420,000 3 or 4 yrs ago. its value is now 2.2million!

^^ 500% increase, that's obscene! How could they even build it for that cost back then? No way have build costs risen 500%.

I suppose the land value would have been pennies back then and now a waterfront plot in the marina is worth 10's of millions $$$$$$.

I was told that the 6 original emaar towers in dubai marina launched at 1000 aed/sqft back in 2000/01

obviously not the case if you bought a two bed unit for 420k.

anybody else have information on this?

Well I've seen the price list from 2003.. a year after completion.. and at that time you could get a 3 bedroom in phase 1 for a little over Dhs 800K.

..3 bed + maid, not full sea view (partial marina), luxury finishing, high floor, on launch AED 1,915,000 (2200 sqf)....this was the price..

Regards

^^ Sounds about right. 3-bed in Springs for the same price, and a 3-bed in JBR for around 700k.

..JBR and Springs were not comparable with Marina phase 1. JBR launch price was incredibly low (they increased after a few weeks since prices were really to low). Those who were able to purchase in JBR at the initial prices made really a good investment. Springs is a different history....

:cheers: :cheers1: :cheers2: :yes: :okay:

If you only knew the smile I have on my face Altin :lol:

LOL ... Ok :D

^^ Sounds about right. 3-bed in Springs for the same price, and a 3-bed in JBR for around 700k.

3 bedroom houses in Springs were sold for about Dhs 400-500K in 2002.

OK..well I first saw them in 2003.

there was nothing back then, and no one was buying! so's we decided wat the hell, im glad we did :D

^^ i think it's time to sell and cash in on the heavy premium you can get

^^ and buy some meaty pies instead

Does anyone know how to travel back in time ? I want to pick up a 3 bed in the springs for Dhs 400k !

^^ If you find out how please tell that to me also ... there are alot of things I wish I did differently :D

You may not be able to travel back in time, but travelling to the future is possible. Just travel near the speed of light for a certain time and then come back to earth. You would have aged maybe 1 year but everyone on earth would have aged many years. Then sell your apartment, make a fortune and laugh at how old flo is :D

^^ and buy some meaty pies instead

Does anyone know how to travel back in time ? I want to pick up a 3 bed in the springs for Dhs 400k !

Imagine having that ability and wasting it on buying cheap property. :lol:

Just record all the lottery numbers todate and win all the lotteries, then the price of property is insignificant.

JOKE:

Once a shipwrecked sailor found a peculiar lamp as he walked aimlessly on his deserted island. He rubbed the lamp and a Genie appeared suddenly. The Genie explained that as he had released him he was now at liberty to offer him three wishes.

The sailor explained that he had been in the sun for 10days living on bananas and water and all he realy wanted at this time was a cold beer. WOOSH! an ice cold bottle of beer appeared and the sailor swallowed it down immediately.

When he had finished it he noticed that it was refilling itself. The Genie explained that it was a special bottle of beer that always remained cold and refilled itself when drunk. Now said the Genie, "2 wishes left then I must go, what else do you desire?"

The sailor did not hesitate and said "another 2 of these magic beers please" :)

http://www.earthsynergy.net/PROJECTS/westsidemarina.htm

early plans of the marina from 1998. They should have connected JLT with the Marina Waters !!!

^^ nothing new..

guys u crack me up..

^^ i think it's time to sell and cash in on the heavy premium you can get

I sometimes fell that you dont believe Dubai property boom is sustainable. Is that true Krazy?

^^ you can say for a market as young as Dubai, I have my doubts. That being said, I hope Dubai makes a believer out of me 10 years from now

:)

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/4048/sscbannervi9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^ I knew, that's what we see for 2 weeks ago or so :lol: :lol: :lol:

I thot that the ppl who live at the marina or who will be living there would like this:

Four civil defence stations to be built

Staff Report


Dubai: Two civil defence stations will be built at Dubai Marina and Jebel Ali.

Dubai Municipality is undertaking a Dh49-million project to construct four state-of-the-art civil defence centres in various districts that will help enhance firefighting and civil defence capabilities of the Dubai Civil Defence Department.

The centres will be built in Port Saeed, Umm Al Sheif and Leseily as well as in Al Barsha.

The municipality is currently planning a similar project in Dubai Marina and a plot has already been allocated for a third project in Jebel Ali.

Work on the project has started and the centres are expected to be ready by May next year.

Hussain Nasser Lootah, Acting Director General of Dubai Municipality, said that the buildings have unique designs that can be copied for new projects of similar nature.

"One of the significant features of the buildings is the construction of observation towers which will help civil defence personnel to foresee any imminent untoward incidents or respond to such incidents," Lootah said.

R

15/June/2007

Dubai Marina , Marina Walk ..... I was alone today:)

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15/June/2007

Dubai Marina

they have reached the street levet at MD2 ( Interchange 5.5)

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and the road is ready front of Tamani Hotel Marina and Al Seef Tower

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They have signed a managment contract for DUSIT Hotel Marina. Do you think it will be one of the towers near completition, like ROshana for example or one in the initial constuction phases or even yet to start?

On the press release they mention only the name of the owner and no other details.

this shoot was taken when i visited JLT today from Al shiraa tower for al marina.. (level 33)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/7158/pano1224smallzn4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Cheers

Received the new travel brochure from Kuoni (Holiday Company) and it would seem that Imre have been missing this forest all the time :)

What happened to all the cranes and building sites?

http://i7.tinypic.com/53hosqc.jpg

:lol::lol:Forest:lol::lol:

:lol: of all my years of staying close to forests...
good one..:lol:

:lol::lol:Forest:lol::lol:

Hey, they're advertising travels from 21st August 2008 so by that time the forest could be ready indeed :dunno:

I hope they will plant cherry or plumes trees, I would love to take a stroll in the forest and pick up fresh fruits at the same time :banana:

Yea and watch out for the bears!!

^^ Imre keeps the bears safe ... I have the feeling that you don't like cherries and plumes. :ohno:

They seem to be reclaiming land in front of the habtoor hotel. any idea what is going to be constructed there ? It looks like a plot of land extending on the sea. If they make something, the view from the hotel will be blocked ?

^^ Nakheel owns the area between Al Habtour and the entrance of the Marina and they are doing reclamation work there. Do you mean exactly in front of the Hotel or more on the side towards The Palm?

No I mean towards the sea i.e towards the palm.
I doubt it will be a building or hotel as it will badly affect sea views over there esp for habtoor towers but the land is quite large so it cannot be just the beach !

Photo's might help debate?

Photo's taken last week of reclamation land along side of Habtoor Grand (foreground is foundations for new bridge structure)
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07251/SideofHabtoorPicJune2007Lres.jpg (http://xs.to)

The development in front of The Habtoor Grand Hotel
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07251/FrontofHabtoorPicJune2007Lres.jpg (http://xs.to)

thanks ... so i guess i mean the land next to habtoor. is this going to connect to the palm or are they constructing something else there.

Received the new travel brochure from Kuoni (Holiday Company) and it would seem that Imre have been missing this forest all the time :)

What happened to all the cranes and building sites?

http://i7.tinypic.com/53hosqc.jpg


Still waiting for the instant forest . . . June 2007 :lol: :lol: :lol:

http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07251/MarinaHeightsforestviewJune07.jpg (http://xs.to)

No I mean towards the sea i.e towards the palm.
I doubt it will be a building or hotel as it will badly affect sea views over there esp for habtoor towers but the land is quite large so it cannot be just the beach !

Could it be where the new QE II floating hotel is going to be? :cheers:

i thought that was just a rumour and that QE11 was not going to be in dubai. so the mystery continues.

i thought that was just a rumour and that QE11 was not going to be in dubai. so the mystery continues.

QE2 set to become floating hotel



The history of the QE2
Dubai is to buy the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship for $100m (£50.5m) and turn it into a floating hotel off the Gulf emirate's man-made islands.
The 70,000-tonne vessel, launched by the Queen in 1967, is to be sold to the Dubai World firm by Carnival, the world's largest cruise operator.

Dubai government-owned real-estate developer Nakheel is building three palm-frond shaped isles off its coast.

The ship will be berthed from 2009 at a pier at the Palm Jumeirah development

'Maritime nation'

Dubai World, whose investment arm Istithmar has made the purchase.

Istithmar hopes to recreate the QE2's original interior decor and fittings, and to establish a museum charting the ship's history.

Dubai World chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said: "Dubai is a maritime nation and we understand the rich heritage of QE2.

"She is coming to a home where she will be cherished."

The ship came into service in 1969 and has crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times, carrying more than 2.5 million passengers, Istithmar said.

Maiden voyage

Built at the John Brown shipyard on the Clyde in Scotland, the ship was known only as "Job number 736" until she was officially launched by the Queen in September 1967.


The famous liner is 963ft long, 105ft wide and can carry as many as 1,778 passengers and more than 1,000 crew.

Her first captain was Bill Warwick, who took her on her maiden voyage to Las Palmas, setting off on 22 April, 1969.

is there a QE1?

is there a QE1?

Yes ther was QE

http://www.cruiseserver.net/travelpage/ships/cu_qe.asp

Both the QE's were built in Glasgow, Scotland. Kind of appropriate that the remaining one intends to retire in Dubai.

Both the QE's were built in Glasgow, Scotland. Kind of appropriate that the remaining one intends to retire in Dubai.


It has green all over and no Blue in sight:)

In my youth she was berthed behind us in Madras when I worked for BP. She was an impressive sight.

It would be great to see it near to the Marina......Wow:cheers:

So QE2 view will be THE new in demand premium for Marina apartments :D

It's a floating casino. That's it.

It's a floating casino. That's it.

Second that. Although it is against the law here. Would be interesting to see what happens. Dubai needs a casino ....

Nows its the battle between the Economy growth vs Shariah law
:ohno:

Photo's might help debate?

Photo's taken last week of reclamation land along side of Habtoor Grand (foreground is foundations for new bridge structure)
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07251/SideofHabtoorPicJune2007Lres.jpg (http://xs.to)

The development in front of The Habtoor Grand Hotel


This is exactly what I was talking about. That is Nakheel territory and they might build towers in there.

^^^ you may be right...extract from an article......

"Dubai Promenade" and consist of 6 residential towers, two bridges, a boardwalk and a little park. Al Nakheel, the construction company, has already started with excavation and land profiling works and the noise can clearly be heard from the beach at Habtoor Grand and even at "Maya", the new Mexican restaurant at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa.
can be wrong.

WTF: What is bl**dy Nakheel doing in Emaar's Marina?

^^ the same thing that bl**dy Dubai Properties did with JBR in Emaar's marina :)

ok, but what is the difference between Nakheel , Emaar and Dubai Properties??

nothing, same owner.

^^ well Emaar is the most public out of all of them... and each one is run by a different egoistic owner :)

^^ The Dubai Holding Chairman is in-law with Al Abbar I think.

A very BAD article on Property Weekly about life in Marina. Full of people complaining of greedy landlords, terrible layout and fittings of apartments, terrible (or total lack) of maintanance and cleaning, the obvious construction noice and dust ... with the common chorus: "We want to get the hell out of here ... as fast as we can"

Ouch :runaway:

http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07251/SideofHabtoorPicJune2007Lres.jpg


This area would be perfect for a park where people can relax a little but noooo, not even a teensy bit of open space should be allowed in the marina.

A very BAD article on Property Weekly about life in Marina. Full of people complaining of greedy landlords, terrible layout and fittings of apartments, terrible (or total lack) of maintanance and cleaning, the obvious construction noice and dust ... with the common chorus: "We want to get the hell out of here ... as fast as we can"

Ouch :runaway:

Can you post it?

^^ No, it's a printed magazine and it's not published on-line.

where did you get this article from ? I thought this was behind Habtoor Grand i.e towards the marina. I think there is not enough space to build 6 towers and the bridges. That will be in the marina not the sea. plus I think they are reclaiming right now and excavation/piling has not started.




^^^ you may be right...extract from an article......

"Dubai Promenade" and consist of 6 residential towers, two bridges, a boardwalk and a little park. Al Nakheel, the construction company, has already started with excavation and land profiling works and the noise can clearly be heard from the beach at Habtoor Grand and even at "Maya", the new Mexican restaurant at Le Royal Méridien Beach Resort & Spa.
can be wrong.

try this http://www.beckertravel.de/messereisen/construction.html

try this http://www.beckertravel.de/messereisen/construction.html

Is this different from the Marina promenade. I think it is strange that we have dubai promenade comming up with 6 towers and a marina promenade coming up with 6 towers.
Do we have any other news on the dubai promenade. I could not find any information on this project.

Second that. Although it is against the law here. Would be interesting to see what happens. Dubai needs a casino ....

Nows its the battle between the Economy growth vs Shariah law
:ohno:

Was in the news that they will get rid of the casino bcoz of the law and hence the museum is meant to be the attraction:nuts:

Is this different from the Marina promenade. I think it is strange that we have dubai promenade comming up with 6 towers and a marina promenade coming up with 6 towers.
Do we have any other news on the dubai promenade. I could not find any information on this project.

^^^ No i dont. I am going to be there on Sunday so will try andv find out from the workers on site.

I heard on the local radio the QE2 is to moored off a pier on one of 3 islands north of The palm. Not sure where these are or maybe they are the top 3 fronds??


FYI

Second that. Although it is against the law here. Would be interesting to see what happens. Dubai needs a casino ....

Nows its the battle between the Economy growth vs Shariah law
:ohno:

Couldn't agree more, Dubai needs a casino! Of all the wonderful projects and developments that are going on, a casino would be a great addition.

Personally, I'd love to see a casino on Palm Jumeirah, or at the Marina.

I may be wrong (hopefully not) but my gut instinct tells me that it may be inevitable that a casino will happen at some point.:banana: :banana: :banana:

I love Dubai

^^ It's addictive ain't it? :drunk: :hug: :drunk:

Couldn't agree more, Dubai needs a casino! Of all the wonderful projects and developments that are going on, a casino would be a great addition.

Personally, I'd love to see a casino on Palm Jumeirah, or at the Marina.

I may be wrong (hopefully not) but my gut instinct tells me that it may be inevitable that a casino will happen at some point.:banana: :banana: :banana:

i agree, it will be just a matter of time!

Guys you are dreaming, it wont happen.

:banana: :banana:

Had an idea this morning whilst walking to my office. I think Marina could do with a boat ferry service in future. Drop off/ pick points around Marina, may be with trips round to beach or trips to palm island to see rich and famous houses or even longer trips to Dubai creek. This would bring life to the water. Should I pack in the day job ?????

:banana: :banana:

Had an idea this morning whilst walking to my office. I think Marina could do with a boat ferry service in future. Drop off/ pick points around Marina, may be with trips round to beach or trips to palm island to see rich and famous houses or even longer trips to Dubai creek. This would bring life to the water. Should I pack in the day job ?????

There are already similar services .. not as organized as you might think but you can hire a boat from the marina walk for a ride around the marina.

Marina on 9th of June 2007
pics taken by: Liverpool4ever on dubaiforums.com

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Marina on 9th of June 2007
pics taken by: Liverpool4ever on dubaiforums.com



These Photos belong to Omaro I think

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=487976

this is what happens when you dont put a watermark

maybe Liverpool4ever his name in that forum.

maybe Liverpool4ever his name in that forum.

yes it is .. he is the same guy .. i didnt see he had already posted them here :)

Guys you are dreaming, it wont happen.

Wanna bet? If demand and greed outweigh law and religious beliefs then it will definitely happen!

The predominant factor here is MONEY!!!

Dubai is driven by money! :yes:

Marina & JBR view from Grosvenour House 44th floor, June 2007 :eek:

http://xs316.xs.to/xs316/07256/GHtoMarinaFrom44thFloorLowres.jpg (http://xs.to)

amazing shots...
dubai marina is definetely best spot in dubai, i cant wait for my unit to be ready and enjoy the breathtaking views.

thanks to all of you guys for the regular updates and pics, you are stars.

23/June/2007

Dubai Marina mixed pics from JBR

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23/June/2007

New Marina bridge and the Nakheel project

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People who have bought here should be compensated 100,000Dhs. Every year, for life.

what is the nakheel project ?

People who have bought here should be compensated 100,000Dhs. Every year, for life.

I heard somewhere the plant is being extended, any truth?

Great photos, thank to everyone.

I heard somewhere the plant is being extended, any truth?

Yes is true, and no one should think the plant will be ever moved from there, unless new revolutionary ways of generating power and especially fresh water, are found.

do you guys think that the plant will be visible from upper marina? or are the buildings of that end of the marina act as visual shields?

^^ It might be partially visible from certain parts or heights of the upper marina, but I doubt it will be of any disturbance.

Marina Basin from Grosvenor House Hotel 44th Floor, June 2007

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^^ Is that why this is called the arse end of the marina? Because it emits toxic gases??????

^^ It's called the arse end of the Marina because that's exactly what it is! The toxic gases are just thrown in for good measure! :lol: :lol: :lol:

How would you like a face full of that while relaxing on your balcony having a nice cappuccino eh? :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

From SZR I have seen this smoke blowing directly into the entire Marina area. It all depends on the direction of the wind, which by the sea changes several times a day.

i just wonder what will happen with the large plot reaching out into the sea next to habtoor grand hotel

it's a big and prime plot
maybe extension of marina or another hotel?!

^^ It's called the arse end of the Marina because that's exactly what it is! The toxic gases are just thrown in for good measure!

I bet the owners of KG tower, Panoramic, Lootah etc are all regreting buying here. They now wish they had bought in a Damac development or a Dubai Select development. That way they would not be enjoying their new homes, instead 90% of their hard earned cash would be in someone elses bank while they get to stare into a hole in the ground.

While there are so many infants contributing to this forum now, let me add this definition of an arse end. An arse end is a hole from which shite is sure to appear at some time! I think that is currently happening somewhere else and it's not in the West of the Marina.

^^Wow. Talk about giving it and not being able to take it!

Anyway. I like you better when you're answering questions like this:

True Blue, whats the difference between installation by pile hammer and boring by mechanical auger?

Thanks

i just wonder what will happen with the large plot reaching out into the sea next to habtoor grand hotel

it's a big and prime plot
maybe extension of marina or another hotel?!

That is owned by NAKHEEL and they might build towers there.

While there are so many infants contributing to this forum now, let me add this definition of an arse end. An arse end is a hole from which shite is sure to appear at some time! I think that is currently happening somewhere else and it's not in the West of the Marina.

How lame is that!? So, the definition of an arse end is a hole from which shite is sure to appear at some time! Are you serious? WOAH!!! Now that is news! But not to me of course! My definition of an arse end is of someone who constantly and pathetically trys to lecture everyone about...well, shit basically! There are shit loads of infants on here bud, you should know that very well by now!:weird: :crazy2:

I'm just wondering which way the wind is blowing...ummm???

What Camera Do you use Imre?

B]25/June/2007[/B]

Dubai Marina

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What Camera Do you use Imre?

Canon EOS 20D

Imre, i was considering buying a Sony DSC H9 or Canon IXUS 75, which would you recommend?

^^Wow. Talk about giving it and not being able to take it!

Anyway. I like you better when you're answering questions like this:

True Blue, whats the difference between installation by pile hammer and boring by mechanical auger?

Thanks

Naz, I've taken plenty, people always want to shoot the messenger.

Regards your question, apart from the obvious difference that one is inserted using great force and the other is cast in a hole bored out by an auger (CFA). The main reason for using bored over driven piles is vibration. Driven piles are fine if there are no other buildings nearby which could be damaged by the vibration of the repeated hammer blows.

There are other reasons due to different soil conditions and depth of rock head, if any, which could determine the type of piles that would best suit the criterea. They are classified as end bearing piles and skin friction piles. A skin friction pile pretty much always has to be driven into the ground until it reaches a set. If it is load tested and it fails you simply add another bit ontop and redrive it until it passes the load test. If a bored pile fails you have to intall another one or as many extra ones as are necessary to support the load.


Hope this is of help to you and does not come accross like "someone who constantly and pathetically trys to lecture everyone".

Always glad to be of service ;)

Imre, i was considering buying a Sony DSC H9 or Canon IXUS 75, which would you recommend?


I have never had Sony , just Canon and Nikon , I dont know.

Post here maybe somebody will help you.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=474657&page=3

True Blue - The ignore button is very useful to get rid of people with verbal diarrhoea.

Naz, I've taken plenty, people always want to shoot the messenger.

Well, talk about shooting yourself in the foot.:weird: :wtf: :crazy2:

True Blue - The ignore button is very useful to get rid of people with verbal diarrhoea.

Look at post 717 and then 720 and tell me what you see.:weird:

okay!!!!!!!!!!!

easy guys.............i'll settle this as i do in other forums :lol:

true blue: please be the smart one as usual (max plank)
tate: please be the inquisitive one as usual (einstein)
naz: please stay the funny one (jim carrey)
luv: ......em well u just stay lovable :lol:

:cheers:

^^ Sweet...:lol: Give this guy a cigar!:lol:

The drinks are on me!:cheers: :cheers1: :drunk: :nocrook: :lol:

Arabtec Construction has been awarded a contract from Damac Properties to construct the 81 storey Ocean Heights I tower at Dubai Marina. The total value of the contract is around $175.4m and the project is expected to be completed over a period of 36 months. APCC has been handed the foundation contract, while Hong Kong's Aedas is the architect and Egypt ECG the local consultant.

^^ What plot will this building occupy?

Naz, I've taken plenty, people always want to shoot the messenger.

Regards your question, apart from the obvious difference that one is inserted using great force and the other is cast in a hole bored out by an auger (CFA). The main reason for using bored over driven piles is vibration. Driven piles are fine if there are no other buildings nearby which could be damaged by the vibration of the repeated hammer blows.

There are other reasons due to different soil conditions and depth of rock head, if any, which could determine the type of piles that would best suit the criterea. They are classified as end bearing piles and skin friction piles. A skin friction pile pretty much always has to be driven into the ground until it reaches a set. If it is load tested and it fails you simply add another bit ontop and redrive it until it passes the load test. If a bored pile fails you have to intall another one or as many extra ones as are necessary to support the load.


Hope this is of help to you and does not come accross like "someone who constantly and pathetically trys to lecture everyone".

Always glad to be of service ;)

Do they use skin friction piles in the arse end of the Marina ??

^^ Come on now..that was uncalled for. It's bad enough being next to "Chernobyl" without you having a dig about shoddy piling works at this desirable end of one of Emaar's finest.

Let’s change the subject -

The Monorail is located directly behind, following the road that is located behind the Mall.

True or False?

^^ What's there behind is certanly not the Monorail.

You sure?

Got this info from Dubai Select.

^^ Did you got from there also the info that The Torch will be delivered in 31 December 2008? :D


Seriously, there might be a tram but not a monorail.

This is copy and paste from Debai Select
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Please find attached links below

http://www.dubaiselect.com/resources/baycentral/images/Marina_Aerial_View.jpg

The Mall is located on the plot directly opposite the Bay Central Plot; The Monorail is located directly behind that following the road that is located behind the Mall

http://www.dubaiselect.com/resources/baycentral/images/Marina_View_2.jpg

http://www.dubaiselect.com/resources/baycentral/images/Marina_View_3.jpg

We have never heard of any plan for Monorail for Marina, but we have heard of plans for a tram running alongside the JBR and luxury buses.